Barcelona, Spain, 5 sueldos (revolutionary issue), 1641, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-17. 5.63 grams. Boldly struck and deeply rainbow toned, with full and clear date outside of full cross and V-S flanking full crowned shield, one edge-crack, choice grade (possibly finest known), interesting and desirable type struck during a revolt by the Duke of Olivares over taxation by the crown, scarce one-year issue struck in the name of the Spanish king Philip IV prior to a new type with bust of the French king Louis XIII under his protectorate.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500